Friday, January 19

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Discussion Group ALCTS
Informal discussion of issues and trends in the management of tecnhical services departments, broadly defined, in large research libraries

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Salaries and Status Brainstorming Session ALA APA
Everyone is invited to talk about whether low salaries in libraries are acceptable or something we can change!

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Electronic Resources Management Interest Group ALCTS

Saturday, January 20

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Library Development Disc. Group
ACRL
The Academic Library Development Discussion Group provides a forum to discuss major issues related to development in academic libraries, including fundraising, donor identification and cultivation, library endowments and capital campaigns.

Curators & Conservators Disc. Group
ACRL RBMS
To add to the body of information on Curator/Conservator relations and to encourage the education of curators and conservators about their respective professions

ALCTS AS Gifts Discussion Group
ALCTS AS

LAMA Diversity Officers' Discussion Group
LAMA
To provide a forum for individuals whose job assignments and interests include responsibilities for developing or implementing diversity training and/or diversity awareness programs. To share information and discuss strategies to address common problems in the development of programs for a culturally diverse workforce.

LAMA Middle Management Interest Group
LAMA

Interlibrary Loan Discussion Group
RUSA STARS

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Chief Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries Discussion Group
ALCTS CMDS
This discussion group will be discussing and advancing, with audience participlation, the six Janus Challenges facing collection building in large research libraries: 1) Retrospective Conversion, 2) Prospective Conversion; 3) Building Core Collections; 4) Licensing Principles; 5) Print and Digitial Archiving; and 6) Alternative Channels of Scholarly Communication. Participation from the audience is essential and will be encouraged throughout the entire meeting. Addtional issues facing research collections will also be addressed.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sociology Librarians' Disc. Group
ACRL ANSS

Information Commons Disc. Group
ACRL
The Information Commons Disc. Group will meet to discuss issues concerning the functioning of an Information Commons.

MLA International Bibliography in Academic Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL
The MLAIB is the largest index for literary criticism; the DG gets updates from MLA staff, talks about the various vendor versions, and enriches member understanding of the resource.

New Member Disc. Group
ACRL
Meet with new and experienced librarians to discuss how to: Approach professional development; Find and get involved in the right committee for you; Find mentors in and outside of your library; and anything else you’re interested in!

Campus Administration and Leadership Disc. Group
ACRL ULS

Cataloging Disc. Group
ACRL WESS

Romance Languages Disc. Group
ACRL WESS
Yannick Dehee of Editions Nouveau Monde will give a demo of the 15 DVD-Rom set "Images de Guerre, 1940-1945" - a resource that has 85 hours of indexed video and hundreds of text documents on France under the Occupation and during the Liberation.
This will be followed by a round table discussion about new electronic products for Romance
language studies, and related issues such as price and budgeting, licensing, functionality/user interfaces, reference outreach, etc.

Discussion Forum
ACRL ARTS

Personnel Administrators & Staff Development Officers Disc. Group I
ACRL

Electronic Resources Interest Group Meeting
ALCTS
If RDA is attempting to be "all things for all," is it accomplishing its goal with Dublin Core, LOM, and visual resources communities? We have heard from many perspectives, commentaries to RDA from "traditional cataloging" communities, but what is it to different metadata communities? We have very little direct information from those communities how they think this content standard will work for them.This discussion will address these issues.

Catalog Form and Function Interest Group Forum on Non-English Access
ALCTS
Catalog Form and Function Interest Group presents a forum on Non-English Access to library materials in library catalogs.

ALCTS Volunteer Forum
ALCTS

CCS Cataloging and Classification Research Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS

LAMA BES Safety & Security Discussion Group
LAMA BES
Discussion Group, open to all interested participants, to discuss and explore issues and ideas related to safety and security in all types of libraries.

LAMA Assistant to Directors Discussion Group
LAMA
Discussion group for assistants to deans, directors, and others with similar adminstrative duties in academic libraries.

Internet Resources and Services Interest Group
LITA

Distance Learning Interest Group
LITA

Hot Topics: Not Your Dad's Interface
RUSA MARS

Genealogy & Local History
RUSA HS
Discussion of latest topics affecting librarians working in genealogy and local history collections.

Dual Assignments
RUSA CODES
Many academic and public libraries grapple with decisions about purchasing entertainment/leisure resources such as films, audiobooks, and video games. Should academic libraries spend collection money on them? If so, how much and for what? Even for public libraries that routinely add CDs and DVDs, decisions about selection and format are critical as options continually increase. Participants will focus on the issues of meeting user needs for these very popular materials.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Collection Development Librarians of Academic Libraries Discussion Group
ALCTS CMDS
Meeting will be multiple, simultaneous small group discussions on various topics related to collection development in academic libraries.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Midwinter Hot Topics Disc. Group
ACRL STS
Provides a forum for discussion of current issues of immediate concern to science librarians.

General Membership Forum
ACRL LES
Open to all, the LES Forum provides a time for members and others interested in Literatures in English to meet LES officers and each other, to learn about LES projects and opportunities for involvement, and to discuss the topic "Multi-Media and the Librarian." Attendees will share experiences working with various multi-media formats and technology, with the aim of furthering our understanding and knowledge of how best to incorporate multi-media into our professional practice.

Team-Based Organizations Disc. Group
ACRL
Informal discussion of issues relating to team-based libraries, including individual and team performance management; plus Q&A on topics of interest to attendees.

Current Topics Disc. Group
ACRL ULS

CJCLS/NCLR Disc. Group
ACRL CJCLS
Discussion of interest to community colleges librarians about issues related to both CJCLS and NCLR (National Council of Learning Resources, a council of the American Association of Community Colleges).

Dance Librarians Disc. Group
ACRL ARTS

Federal Spatial Information Discussion Group
ALA MAGERT

Cataloging Norms Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS
The Cataloging Norms Discussion Group meeting will feature presentations that explore topics related to basic production norms for original cataloging and its component aspects. These topics include, but are not limited to: cataloging quality, error checking and statistics metadata creation/digital libraries, bibliographic control of electronic and media resources, authority control, training of professional/paraprofessional staff, RDA, FRBR.

Catalog Management Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS

Preservation Reformatting Discussion Group
ALCTS PARS

ALCTS Newspaper Discussion Group
ALCTS
Information sharing session to discuss current topics related to newspaper preservation, digitization efforts, and cataloging/metadata. Topics include updates from the USNP, the National Digital Newspaper Program, and technological advances to provide on-line access to historical and current newspapers titles.

Youth Services Consultants
ASCLA SLAS
Youth services consultants from state library agencies will discuss current issues, projects and trends. A future ALA annual conference program will be discussed.

JPEG 2000 Interest Group
LITA

LITA/ALCTS MARC Format Interest Group
LITA

Ethical and Legal Issues in Reference Discussion Group
RUSA RSS
Our discussion group meets twice a year to discuss relevant or hot topics related to the Legal and Ethical issues faced by reference and other librarians.

Teen Gaming Discussion Group
YALSA
This group will discuss issues relating to teens and gaming and to develop and disseminate best practices in collections, programming, and related topics in the field of gaming (including video, computer, internet, handheld, mobile, board, card, and miniatures for young adults ages 12-18. Bring a program to share, a game recommendation, or your questions about starter collections or successful gaming events. Moderators: Beth Gallaway, Metrowest MA Regional Library System, Waltham, MA and Kelly Czarnecki, ImaginOn, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sports and Recreation Disc. Group
ACRL
The presentor, Dr. Wayne Wilson will be discussing the role of Olympic Libraries. Dr. Wilson, is Vice President, Education Services at the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angles, which includes the library. aafla was founded during the 1984 Los Angles Olympics. Research, Outreach, and Educational Services help address the mission of "To serve youth through sports and increase public understanding of the role of sports in society." Join us for an inside perspective of national and international sport issues of Olympic Libraries.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Criminal Justice/Criminology Disc. Group
ACRL ANSS

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Heads of Public Services Disc. Group
ACRL
Discussion on how public services librarians can best work with Information Technology staff.

New Members Disc. Group
ACRL LES
Informal discussion of topics relevant to new literature librarians. Experienced literature librarians are welcome to attend.

Urban University Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL ULS

Hot Topics in Community College Librarianship
ACRL CJCLS
This will be a forum for discussing key issues in community college libraries. All welcome.

Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Disc. Group
ACRL WESS

Social Sciences and History Disc. Group
ACRL WESS

ACRL/SPARC Forum
ACRL
Together with SPARC, ACRL holds a forum at midwinter and annual conference to broaden the base of academic librarians who are knowledgeable about and concerned with scholarly communication issues.

Preservation Instruction, Education, and Outreach Discussion Group
ALCTS PARS
The Preservation Instruction, Education, and Outreach Discussion Group is an open forum where ALA members can discuss developments, issues, and/or concerns in preservation education, both within ALA-accredited schools and as continuing education.

Network Management
ASCLA ICAN
Long range planning is a challenge in this time of rapid change. What can systems do instead? Bring your questions and your planning strategies to this discussion of successful ways to approach long range planning.

LAMA BES Library Interiors Discussion Group
LAMA BES
Discussion Group, open to all interested participants, to discuss and explore issues and ideas realted to interior design in all types of libraries.

LAMA FRFDS Development Issues Discussion Group
LAMA FRFDS
Participants will get the opportunity to share their fund raising successes and challenges. Bring samples of brochures, newsletters and other promotional items.

Standards Interest Group
LITA

Hot Topics
RUSA STARS

Virtual Reference
RUSA MARS
The Virtual Reference Discussion Group is a forum to talk about the challenges and practices in providing online reference assistance to users in public, special and academic libraries.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bibliographic Standards - DCRM(M) Music Hearing
ACRL RBMS

Sunday, January 21

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Library & Information Science Collections Disc. Group ACRL
An opportunity for librarians who are responsible for LIS libraries or LIS materials within general collections to discuss strategies, trends, problems, and solutions.

Collections Disc. Group ACRL LES
Open forum discussion for the management, preservation, and use of materials related to literatures in English.

College Library Directors Disc. Group ACRL CLS
Library directors from college libraries will have the opportunity to meet, share information, and discuss topics of mutual interest.

Scandinavian Disc. Group
ACRL WESS

Public Services Disc. Group
ACRL RBMS
To serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas on promoting the visibility and use of original research materials. Discussion will focus on a range of public service issues including but not limited to reference services and reading room operations, public outreach through instruction, exhibitions and other programs, the integration of special collections programs and agenda into wider library or institutional goals, and the use of electronic technologies for reaching constituencies.

ALCTS/MAGERT Map Cataloging Discussion Group
ALA MAGERT
A forum for discussing issues related to the cataloging of cartographic materials.

Digital Preservation Discussion Group
ALCTS PARS

Networked Resources and Metadata Interest Group
ALCTS
The ALCTS Networked Resources and Metadata Interest Group provides a forum for exchanging information about current developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and metadata. The group also develops and sponsors conference programs and education and training opportunities that contribute to and enhance an understanding of networked resources and metadata in libraries and other contexts.

LAMA SASS Circulation/Access Services & ACRL E-Reserves Joint Disc. Groups
LAMA SASS
The Circulation/Access Services and E-Reserves Discussion Groups offer presentations on current projects as well as a forum to discuss the ideas and questions of the groups' participants.

LAMA HRS Union Relations for Managers Discussion Group
LAMA HRS

Public Library Technology Interest Group
LITA

Virtual Reference Discussion Grp. (Part of All Com. Mtg.)
RUSA MARS

Hot Topics Discussion Grp. (Part of All Com. Mtg.)
RUSA MARS

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Australian, Canadian, New Zealand Studies Disc. Group
ACRL
Discussion of current issues regarding Australian, New Zealand and Canadian Studies in libraries.

Who needs a reference desk? The role of reference librarians in the digital age
RUSA RSS
Hot Topics in Frontline Reference Discussion Group is hosting a discussion on the role of reference librarians in the digital age and justification of continued staffing of the reference desk, new ways to measure reference services, and teaching students to be effective Web searchers.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Publisher/Vendor Relations Disc. Group
ACRL STS
Provides a forum for exchanging information between science and technology publishers and vendors and science and technology librarians.

Media Resources Disc. Group
ACRL
Let's talk about cataloging. Librarians and catalogers who regularly work with media will discuss current issues in media cataloging. Specifically, we will explore the use and application of genre headings, and the documentation of public performance rights in catalog records.

Medium-Sized Academic Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL CLS
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how a selected topic is addressed at medium-sized academic libraries.

Reference Disc. Group
ACRL LES
Information sharing session for librarians with interests in reference services and materials related to studying literatures in English.

Library Instruction Disc. Group
ACRL LPSS
The LPSS Library Instruction Committee will host a discussion of issues related to law and political science instruction.

Germanist Disc. Group
ACRL WESS

Manuscripts & Other Formats Disc. Group
ACRL RBMS
To serve as an open forum for discussion about topics relating to the curatorial management of manuscripts, archival records, and other primary research materials, usually in nonprinted formats, including but not limited to photographic material, artwork, electronic records, and ephemera.

MARC for Special Collections Disc. Group
ACRL RBMS
To provide an open forum for presentation and discussion of any topic or issue which involves rare book or special collections cataloging, especially topics or issues which also involve automation.

Virtual Library
ASCLA ICAN
Virtual libraries and related online library services will be the topic of this ongoing discussion. Join us and hear from those who have developed and managed these services. Both success stories and the challenges faced by libraries providing virtual services will be covered. All interested library staff are invited to join in the discussion.

LAMA Women Administrators Discussion Group: Increasing Your Visibility
LAMA
Often women administrators concentrate more on delivering the product than promoting themselves or their units. This session attempts to explore various ways to be more visible in and out of the organization.

LAMA MAES Discussion Group
LAMA MAES
The MAES Discussion Group provides a forum for the discussion of measurement, assessement and evaluation of library resources, services, and facilities.

LAMA BES Moving Libraries Discussion Group
LAMA BES
Discussion Group, open to all interested participants, to discuss and explore issues and ideas related to moving libraries of all types.

Library Consortia and Systems Interest Group
LITA

BIGWIG Interest Group
LITA

Imagineering Interest Group
LITA

Business Reference Services
RUSA BRASS
Investment & Personal Finance.

Reference Services in Public Libraries
RUSA RSS
Join us for discussion on current issues impacting Reference Services in Public Libraries.

Teen Tech Week Kick Off Event
YALSA
Come learn about YALSA's newest celebration, Teen Tech Week, which is aimed at getting teens to use their libraries for the different technologies that are offered there, such as DVDs, databases, audiobooks, video games and more. Teen Tech Week will be celebrated for the first time March 4-10, 2007.

Teaching Young Adult Literature Discussion Group
YALSA
Come join the discussion, share ideas, and network with others who teach young adult literature.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund Conversation
ALA MERRITT
The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund provides monetary assistance to librarians who have been denied employment rights due to their defense of intellectual freedom or due to discrimination. We will be having a conversation with leaders from ALA units with related interests about how to promote the Merritt Fund and other resources for librarians in need.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Public Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL ULS

Cooperative Preservation Strategies Discussion Group
ALCTS PARS
This discussion group is a combination of the former Preservation Issues in Small to Medium Libraries and Cooperative Preservation Programs.

ALCTS AS Acquisitions Managers and Vendors Interest Group
ALCTS AS
Acquisitions of media, such as DVDs, is more difficult than book acquisitions. A panel discussion of the difficulties, using PowerPoint presentation of examples as talking points, followed by audience participation in discussing ideas for overcoming the problems.

LITA/ALCTS Authority Control Interest Group
ALCTS

LSTA Coordinators
ASCLA SLAS
This meeting is for State LSTA Coordinators but all are welcome. The agenda is developed by LSTA coordinators and includes updates from George Smith and/or other IMLS staff.

Digital Library Technologies Interest Group
LITA

Serving Young Adults in Large Urban Populations
YALSA
Are you a librarian who works with teens in a large urban library system? This discussion group will allow you to network and share successes with colleagues.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Reference Services in Large Research Libraries
RUSA RSS
To provide a forum for the discussion of issues of mutual interest to heads of reference departments of large research libraries.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Consumer and Family Studies Disc. Group
ACRL
Discussion Group for librarians serving programs of consumer studies including textiles & clothing, foods & nutrition, hospitality and restaurant management, family development, home mangement and CAFS education.

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Anthropology Librarians Disc. Group
ACRL ANSS

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Scholarly Communication Disc. Group
ACRL
A lively discussion of the issues raised at the SPARC Forum. The speakers from the Forum will raise issues, answer questions and share ideas with the discussion group attendees.

Regional Campus Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL
Join Regional/Branch Campus librarians and discuss professional advancement opportunities within and outside of our current campus environments. How do we advance within our institutions? What challenges do we face when applying for positions elsewhere? How can we best present our unique experience, skills, and current positions to possible future employers?

Popular Culture in Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL
Open discussion of a topic concerning popular culture materials and libraries.

Philosophical, Religious &Theological Studies Disc. Group
ACRL
The ACRL-PRT discussion group addresses topics of interest to librarians with collection development and/or public service responsibilities in philosophy and religious studies.

Map Collection Management Discussion Group
ALA MAGERT

Diversity Interest Network & Exchange
ALA DIVERSITY
Sponsored by the ALA Committee on Diversity, the Diversity Interest Network & Exchange meetings at ALA Midwinter and Annual seek to bring together representatives from diversity-interest committees and groups working across the Association, as well as individuals interested in diversity issues, for information-sharing and networking. Attendees are invited to report on diversity-related programs, events, or news; to participate in an issue-oriented discussion; and to network with colleagues. Light dessert, coffee and tea are provided.

Creative Ideas in Technical Services
ALCTS
This group provides a space for informal collegial discussion of issues within the field of technical services which are relevant to library staff at all levels, particularly those issues relating to the evolution of technical services as it affects and is affected by technology and greater interdependency among all library departments.

Role of the Professional in Academic Research Technical Services DG
ALCTS
To provide a forum to discuss informally common problems concerning aspects of professional activity, both supervisory and non-administrative, in the technical services area of academic research libraries.

LAMA LOMS Organizational Development Discussion Group
LAMA LOMS
This session is open to all who are interested in increasing organizational effectiveness and individual self-renewal.

LAMA LOMS Fiscal & Business Officers Discussion Group
LAMA LOMS
The LAMA LOMS Fiscal and Business Officers Discussion Group facilitates the exchange of information, ideas, and solutions on fiscal, business, revenue-generation, and related administrative matters in libraries.

LAMA BES Facilities Planning Discussion Group
LAMA BES
The University of Washington Libraries has invited the LAMA BES Facilities Planning Discussion Group to meet at the Suzzallo Library in the historic Smith Room for its Midwinter Meeting. Refreshments will be provided, as well as tours of the recently completed Suzzallo Renovation Project and the new Law Library. Detailed information about the schedules and where to meet will be provided in advance of Midwinter.

Open Source Interest Group
LITA

RFID Interest Group
LITA

Monday, January 22

6:00 am - 7:00 am

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Sunrise Celebration
ALA SRRT

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Undergraduate Libraries Disc. Group
ACRL
The Undergraduate Libraries Discussion Group meets to discuss issues affecting library services aimed at undergraduates. This meeting will be a special tour of the Undergraduate Library at the University of Washington.

Discussion Forum
ACRL WSS
In recognition of our upcoming 25th anniversary, the Women's Studies Section will discuss how women's studies in academia is changing and what trends for the future we need to be aware of to best serve this population. Has women's studies infiltrated the disciplines? Is it partnering with other interdisciplinary areas? Where do gender studies and sexuality studies fit in? What new areas of study are branching off from women's studies? We will compare trends and experiences from our institutions to create a vision for the future.

GIS Discussion Group and GeoTech Committee
ALA MAGERT
A forum for discussing issues related to GIS services and technology in libraries.

PVLR Open Forum: Libraries and University Presses Working Together?
ALCTS
Want to know more about how libraries are collaborating with university presses? How are roles changing and what are the new publishing opportunities for libraries? In this, the second of two forums devoted to the state of the university press, the ALCTS Publisher-Vendor-Library Relations Interest Group will bring together distinguished representatives from libraries and presses for an open discussion of their strategies for success.

Out of Print Discussion Group
ALCTS
A forum for the discussion of techniques librarians can use to influence publishers to keep more or specific books in print longer, to find and purchase books that are in the process of going out of print, and to locate books which were put out of print some time ago.

Heads of Cataloging Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS

Academic Librarians Accessibility and Disability Services Discussion Group
ASCLA LSSPS
Directed discussion about topics of interest and concern to librarians in academic libraries who work with students with disabilities.

LAMA Education Interest Group
LAMA

Performance Issues of Reference and Information Librarians
RUSA RSS
This is a discussion group for reference issues / RUSA-RSS Discussion Group "Performance Issues for Reference and Information Librarians./ Topics vary with audience needs. We will send out a call to interested parties for topics to be discussed. We have had lively audience interaction and participation at other ALA meetings.

Storytelling Discussion Group
ALSC
Exchange of ideas.

F2F (Face to Face): Teachable Moments during the Reference Interview
RUSA RSS
Presented by the RUSA RSS Hot Topics in Frontline Reference Discussion Group and co-sponsored by the RSS User Education and Information Literacy Committee.

Reference Publisher's Advisory Com.: What's missing? Electronic Resources and Archiving Practices
RUSA CODES
This is a RUSA/CODES Reference Publishers' Advisory Committee discussion forum. The committee is inviting representatives from five electronic vendors. Open meeting will be 9:30-11; business meeting will take place first.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Collection Management in Public Libraries
ALCTS CMDS
A discussion group with diverse topics relating to collection management in public libraries.

Research & Technology Initiatives
ACRL
Discuss findings from the recent research with provosts and outcomes from the ACRL Technology Summit.

Copy Cataloging Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS
Update on and discussion of the latest copy cataloging issues. Review of Discussion Group charge, goals and objectives.

Emerging Technology Interest Group
LITA

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

CLENERT Staff Development DiscussionGroup
ALA CLENERT
Discussion on library staff development and training.

ALCTS Pre-Order and Pre-Catalog Search Discussion Group: Series Searching
ALCTS
Series World: New Approaches to Searching and Control We will be discussing the Library of Congress’s decisions regarding series treatment as they affect acquisitions operations, including implications for searching and de-duplication efforts. A panel is currently being assembled with proposed representatives from Library of Congress, OCLC, materials vendors, and libraries with varying cataloging resources. The charge, mission and future direction of the discussion group will also be reassessed.

CMDS Forum on Collecting E-Resources Use Data: Outsource or In-house?
ALCTS CMDS
The Collection Assessment Committee of CMDS invites you to a forum discussion on a comparison of the ScholarlyStats product versus homegrown e-resources use databases. Collection managers will share their personal experiences on gathering assessment data in their libraries.

LAMA Dialog with Directors Discussion Group: Mind the Generational Gap in Staff
LAMA
Join the discussion as we explore how managers and supervisors must operate to allow new or younger librarians space to grow without harming existing relationships with older or experienced staff. We will also look at what role new or experienced staff have in the process.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

History Librarians
RUSA HS
Discussion of topics of interest to librarians working with historical materials.